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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, 184a to 190a.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias left out of Aristodemus' account?
(a) He does not remember them.
(b) He does not think they are worth including.
(c) There are no speeches between Phaedrus and Pausanias.
(d) They are incomplete.

2. Who is Apollodorus talking with at the beginning of Symposium?
(a) Socrates.
(b) A companion.
(c) Agathon.
(d) A soldier.

3. As related by Apollodorus, how many years has Agathon not resided at Athens?
(a) Only one year.
(b) Many years.
(c) Agathon still resides in Athens.
(d) Only a few years.

4. According to Phaedrus, which other motive is able to implant as well as Love?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Honor.
(c) No other motive.
(d) Kindred.

5. Who firsts requests drinking in moderation at the party?
(a) Aristodemus.
(b) Aristophanes.
(c) Eryximachus.
(d) Pausanias.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Socrates, who changes proverbs about Agamemnon and Menelaus?

2. What is Apollodorus' old name?

3. As used in Eryximachus' speech, what does the word "licentiousness" mean?

4. What fear does Aristophanes have before making his speech?

5. What does Pausanius think is the true test of a love's class?

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